Phillips v. State

OPINION

WOODLEY, Presiding Judge.

The offense is forgery; the punishment, enhanced by two prior convictions for a felony less than capital, life.

Trial was before a jury on a plea of not guilty. The punishment was assessed by the court.

Counsel appointed to represent appellant assisted him in the trial and filed his appellate brief though appellant insisted upon representing himself throughout the trial, examined and cross-examined the witnesses and made an argument to the jury.

Appellant’s brief complains that at the trial before the court on the issue of guilt or innocence, the court allowed the…